Protecting Truth in the Digital Age

We monitor, analyze, and combat disinformation to preserve the integrity of public discourse.

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In a world increasingly intertwined with technology, the lines between reality and fabrication are blurring at an alarming rate, and a recent incident involving a popular YouTuber in Seoul has brought this frightening phenomenon into sharp focus. On May 26, 2026, police moved to arrest Kim Se-ui, the individual behind the YouTube channel Garo Sero Institute, on serious charges of spreading disinformation. This isn’t just about a simple rumor; it’s about the sophisticated and insidious use of artificial intelligence to create seemingly authentic evidence, with devastating consequences for those targeted. The heart of the matter traces back to May of…

The rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has ushered in an era where distinguishing truth from fiction is becoming increasingly challenging. A recent incident involving a deepfake video of Elon Musk exemplifies this alarming trend. The video, expertly crafted to mimic legitimate news broadcasts and featuring prominent news anchors, promoted a fraudulent “secret investment project” attributed to Musk. Its sophisticated production quality was so convincing that many unsuspecting individuals reportedly fell prey to the scheme, investing their hard-earned money. This incident serves as a stark reminder that in our digitally saturated world, “seeing is no longer believing.” It highlights a profound…

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